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C-PHartley · 10-14-2012, 06:49 PM

Has anyone ever heard of this happening before? I had my front brakes replaced because a wheel seal had leaked oil and ruined the shoes. Long story short, new seals, new shoes, new drums and spring kits. Several short trips were made and everything was great - probably 50 to 100 brake applications. Then the trouble began. Both front wheels locked and would not release - even by releasing all air pressure and a cool down period. I had it towed back to the repair shop and found the drum locked onto the shoes with the adjuster at minimum and the cam working freely. Cooling down over night did not change anything. It appeared that the new shoes had swelled up. The new shoes were replaced with a slightly smaller shoe and all was well - for a while. Then same problem, both wheels locked. I am suspecting the automatic adjusters, but it seems odd that both would go out at the same time. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance.

lonestarace · 10-14-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by C-PHartley

I had my front brakes replaced. Both front wheels locked and would not release.

Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance.

I think you had the WRONG mechanic/shop work on your MH. Sounds like they have got things messed up good.

Maybe you should get a mobil OTR truck service/mechanic to go straighten things out?

C-PHartley · 10-15-2012, 06:22 PM

I think I will give him some time to resolve this first. He has been in business for over 30 years, is air brake certified, and does alot heavy truck work for the local utility company.